Intel Xeon Hc X5690 Processor
Bottom line: The Intel Xeon Hc X5690 Processor is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpus category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓ Process Type: Six-Core Intel Xeon Processor X5690
Cons
- ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
- ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated
Manufacturer description
Intel Xeon Six-Core X5690 3.46GHz 6.4GT/s 1366pin 12MB CPU w/o Fan, Retail
SpecPicks Verdict
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Common buyer scenarios for retro cpus of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Key Features
- Process Type: Six-Core Intel Xeon Processor X5690
- Frequency: 3.46 GHz
- Bus Speed: 6.4 GT/s
- Intel Smart Cache: 12 MB
- Process: 32 nm
- Socket: Socket 1366
Full Specifications
| Brand | Intel |
|---|---|
| Socket | Socket 1366 |
| Process | 32 nm |
| Wattage | 5 |
| Platform | Windows 10 |
| Bus Speed | 6.4 GT/s |
| CPU Speed | 3.33 GHz |
| Frequency | 3.46 GHz |
| CPU Socket | LGA 1366 |
| Model Number | BX80614X5690 |
| Process Type | Six-Core Intel Xeon Processor X5690 |
| Mfr Part Number | BX80614X5690 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Processor Brand | Intel |
| Processor Count | 6 |
| Processor Speed | 3.33 GHz |
| Secondary Cache | 12 MB |
| CPU Manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor Socket | LGA 1366 |
| Intel Smart Cache | 12 MB |
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